Despite claims that the bid for the Republican nomination for Governor is a “two candidate race,” the fact is — the race hasn't really even started. The horses have barely left the gate and the Republicans appear to be waiting to see how they do down the stretch. The first few days of early ballot…
DetailsWith the D-Backs swoon and football still weeks away, we are deep into summertime blues. The searing heat of a Phoenix summer has created quite a brain swelter. The only thing left to do with goings on of the State and its political news is to… laugh. The reaction may perhaps be considered dark, but…
DetailsBy: Chuck Coughlin From the Arizona Republic If candidates did not put up yard signs, voter turnout would go down. Signs are an annoying, but helpful way of reminding us that it is time to vote. From a campaign perspective, signs are an inexpensive way to encourage participation and serve as a visual cue that reminds…
DetailsLatest survey shows “undecided” leading the pack with double digit lead & widespread angst within the electorate over the current immigration crisis PHOENIX, (July 14, 2014) A statewide survey of high efficacy primary voters conducted July 10-12 shows that, despite heavy ad buys in the gubernatorial primary, Republicans in Arizona are still overwhelmingly undecided on…
DetailsAs June temperatures soar and campaigns become more desperate for waning public attention, it appears that Republican CD 1 candidate Gary Kiehne continues to succeed where few have gone before. In the past month the wealthy oil rancher’s oratorical skills have proven to be as effective as the proverbial cow at drawing summertime flies. From…
DetailsWe’re always very proud of the extremely talented crew we have here at HighGround and it looks like some of that talent has been passed on to the next generation. Houston Johnson, the six-year old son of Summer and Robert Johnson, was recently awarded the national first place prize among 1st graders for a short…
DetailsThe New York Times Editorial Board spent over 1,800 words this Sunday to analyze President Barack Obama’s foreign policy approach over the past five years, highlighting the situations in Syria, Ukraine and the Middle East. They were eager to come to his defense saying that Obama isn’t all that bad and trying to perpetuate the…
DetailsTime for the 2014 Best of the Capitol It's that time of year again — the nominations for the Arizona Capitol Times 2014 Best of the Capitol have been announced. Team HighGround has been nominated in several categories, including a very interesting head-to-head between sensei and grasshopper! Click here to see the entire list of nominations.…
DetailsRestoring Arizona, last year's effort to support the restoration of Medicaid in Arizona, has won the “2014 Campaign Excellence Public Affairs/Advocacy Campaign of the Year” award from the American Association of Political Consultants. The prestigious award was announced at the AAPC's Annual Pollie Awards Gala Dinner on April 4th. Restoring Arizona was a full public…
DetailsBy: Paul Bentz From the Arizona Republic In 2012, more than 2.3 million Arizona voters turned out for the November general election. Months earlier, only 870,000 voted in the August primary. It’s a trend that holds up over several election cycles — significantly fewer voters participate in primary elections. Over 825,000 voters regularly participate in…
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